US Bridges

Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of Rabbit Crk · Structure no. 142460AA8540001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Teravista Way
CrossesSmith Branch
Location0.02 MI S of Rabbit Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5931, -97.67239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Teravista Way over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.